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This coming Sunday at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the UFC brings us the finale for season 19 of their TUF event. The card is headlined by the coaches clash between BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar, marking the third time the pair will meet in the octagon. The match sees Edgar a huge favorite at (-750) over Penn, who comes back at (+450).
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With public school slated to start in a month on August 1, the Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) is reminding parents about the new kindergarten requirements.

Starting this school year, children must be 5 years old on or before July 31 to enter kindergarten. Also, kindergarten is now mandatory in the State of Hawaii. Children who meet the age eligibility requirements for kindergarten may enroll in school anytime.

Parents of children born on or after August 1, 2009 have several options such as pre-school at a private provider or pre-kindergarten classes at select schools. Earlier this year, the State’s Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) announced 21 pre-kindergarten classrooms will be available at 18 schools statewide for children born on or between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010, and who are eligible for free- and reduced-price meals. Priority will be given to children born in 2009 to enroll in these pre-kindergarten classes. More information on the EOEL’s pre-kindergarten classes can be found at http://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/doe-eoel-prekindergarten-program/.

Parents whose children attended kindergarten outside of Hawaii, or at a private school in the 2013-14 school year can discuss enrollment options with their home school. Despite the many possible placement scenarios, the final decision for a child’s placement will be based on the principal’s discussions among the appropriate teaching staff and parents.

“We encourage parents to be aware of the changes and take appropriate action for their children,” said Schools Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. “Kindergarten is a critical time in ensuring children have a solid academic foundation.”

For more information about enrolling in kindergarten in the State of Hawaii, please visit our website at HawaiiPublicSchools.org, and enter “kindergarten” in the white search box on the home page. Parents can also search under “enrolling in school” to be sure they have the necessary documents to enroll their child, including birth certificate, tuberculosis clearance, a completed student health record, and proof of current address.

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation assumed management of the Mauna Kea Recreation Area from the State of Hawai‘i today and immediately commenced with extensive renovations.County plumbers, electricians, tree trimmers, grounds crews and equipment operators started work today that will require closing parts of the park temporarily. When the work is completed, Mauna Kea Recreation Area will be a safe, inviting and pleasant stop for both residents and visitors to enjoy as they travel across the island.

The first improvements include lighting enhancements, removal of dead trees that posed a fire hazard, fumigation, and installation of new picnic areas. Upcoming renovations will include extensive landscaping work, improving and reopening the restrooms, improvements to the cabins, and paving the parking areas.

Temporary restrooms will be provided while the construction work is occurring. The public will be notified when Mauna Kea Recreation Area is reopened and camping reservations will be accepted for overnight use of the park’s cabins.

Located near the 34-mile marker of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Mauna Kea Recreation Area offers spectacular views of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, convenient access to rare plants and wildlife, and miles of hiking trails.